Jill Gum Classroom/Photo U Business Builder

  • $449 or 4 monthly payments of $130

Photo U Business Builder

Learn a proven step-by-step process to build the Photography Business of your dreams!

Photo U Business Builder

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The Photo U Business Builder is a 6 module program for photographers who want to start or grow your new photography business!  

Here is what is included:

Learning
Each module includes recorded video content to teach you everything you need to know to get your business started. Content is released in a sequential order that covers each step clearly to grow your business. In this program we will cover:
-The heart behind your business
-Social Media Marketing and Growing your Business
-Pricing
-Legal considerations/
Insurance/Taxes
-Client Communication 
-Workflow and Organization
(and more!)

Growing
Each module includes an an action plan to work on throughout the month to help you advance to the next step of building your business.  This is the tried-and-true checklist I wish I had when I started to build my own business 8 years ago that will tell you exactly what you need to do each month along with the content.  

Community
Students will be added to a facebook group for all Business Builder course students where I actively answer ongoing questions and offer support.


Post-Session Workflow Breakdown
From choosing, editing and delivering the final images, my students will get a complete look at my post-session workflow to learn how they can apply it to their own business!   Students will get to watch me shoot an entire mini-session and then see my workflow breakdown on the back end.  This will allow my students to see the entire process start to finish (along with all of my tips and tricks for an organized, consistent system that will be easily maintained in your business!).   

Investment:
For the value of just the in person workshop alone, I’m giving my students the entire program!  The investment my students make can be made up for in just a COUPLE of photos sessions with your new clients, which I guarantee you will be able to book during the duration of the program.  I am confident that my students will make up the investment before the program is done as I walk with them step by step to get there.

If you are ready to join me on a 6 module journey that could change the course of your career, of your family, and of your life as it has for mine-- jump in today before the spots are gone!   Click the button below to join:

FAQs

Q: What if I WANT to start a business, but haven't photographed anyone other than my kids yet?

J: You are in the right place!  As long as you comfortably know how to use your camera and shoot well (I highly recommend in manual), this program will cover the very next steps!!  I will teach students how to find clients, what to do once you have found them, and everything else until their photos have been delivered!

Q: I already have a business started, have a social media page or website, and have been photographing clients for a while but want to grow fast. Is this for me?

J: In the Business Builder, we’ll be covering these initial steps thoroughly.  If you feel like you have a firm grasp on all of the content described in Part 1, I recommend you email me to get on the waiting list for my Business Boost program coming in the next year, or sign up for a 1-on-1 coaching session with me.  Both options look at your individual business needs to help you grow to the next level! If you wouldn't call yourself a "growing photography business yet" (you aren't regularly bringing in clients, aren't confident how to find them, don’t know what to price, or just feel generally lost on what your next steps are) then this Business Builder program is for you!

Q: What if I WANT to start a business, but am not super confident in my camera skills?

J: I have a PERFECT solution for you that dozens of other photo enthusiasts have seen great success with!  It is called the Jill Gum Photo U and it is my membership to teach you how to use your camera in a beautiful and meaningful way, all the way from the first time it’s in your hands until you can comfortably take great photos and make great setting choices in any situation!  Click HERE for all the details! It is the perfect lead in to the Business Builder course after you complete the Photo U lessons!
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Due to the nature of the program, the course will run with no less than 7 students. If less than 7 enroll, a modified plan or refund will be offered.

Hey There!

Welcome to the Jill Gum Classroom!  I'm Jill, a photographer, educator, and encourager (and past high school teacher of 8 years!).

I hope this classroom is an incredibly useful resource for you, wherever you are on your creative business journey!

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Contents

WELCOME!! START HERE

    The Heart Behind your Business + Business Set-Up

    Intro.mp4
    • 24 mins
    • 2.03 GB
    Business Builder Month 1 Homework.pdf
    • 650 KB
    DBA.mp4
    • 31 mins
    • 401 MB
    Banking.mp4
    • 7 mins
    • 101 MB
    Sales Tax.mp4
    • 7 mins
    • 90.8 MB
    Income Tax.mp4
    • 8 mins
    • 149 MB
    Insurance-Contracts.mp4
    • 22 mins
    • 1.26 GB
    Month 1 Slide Deck.pdf
    • 59.5 KB
    JGP Contract.docx
    • 794 KB
    Sample Contract 1.docx
    • 795 KB
    Month 1 Coaching Call.mp4
    • (1h 39m 17s)
    • 977 MB

    Social Media Marketing + Personal Branding

    Business Builder Month 2 Homework
    • 645 KB
    Month 2 Notes Page
    • 49.7 KB
    Business Builder Month 2 Week 1 Lesson
    • 39 mins
    • 1.83 GB
    Facebook Page Cover Template- Mobile
      Facebook Page Cover Template- Desktop
        FB Covers Template video.mov
        • 5 mins
        • 366 MB
        Business Builder Month 2 Week 2 Lesson
        • 37 mins
        • 1.39 GB
        Business Builder Month 2 Week 3 Lesson
        • 32 mins
        • 1.6 GB
        Business Builder Month 2 Week 4 Lesson
        • 26 mins
        • 729 MB
        Walk Down JGP Logo Memory Lane.mov
        • 6 mins
        • 185 MB
        Month 2 Coaching Call.mp4
        • (1h 32m 05s)
        • 792 MB

        Pricing For What You Are Worth

        Business Builder Month 3 Homework.pdf
        • 2.54 MB
        Month 3 Part 1.mp4
        • 40 mins
        • 781 MB
        Month 3 Part 2.mp4
        • 32 mins
        • 1.46 GB
        Month 3 Part 3.mp4
        • 33 mins
        • 1.21 GB
        Gallery Delivery Options.pdf
        • 3.46 MB
        Gallery Delivery Options.mp4
        • 13 mins
        • 421 MB
        Month 3 Coaching Call
        • (1h 14m 50s)
        • 610 MB

        Building Client Connections

        Business Builder Month 4 Homework.pdf
        • 2.54 MB
        Month 4 Lesson 1.mp4
        • 38 mins
        • 627 MB
        Month 4 Lesson 2.mp4
        • 35 mins
        • 1.36 GB
        Session Prep Guide Template
          Link to Template + Canva Help
            Month 4 Coaching Call
            • (1h 11m 14s)
            • 552 MB

            Pre-Session Workflow and Organization

            Business Builder Month 5 Homework.pdf
            • 2.61 MB
            Month 5 Lesson 1 Email Organization.mp4
            • 15 mins
            • 365 MB
            Month 5 Lesson 2: Wisestamp.mp4
            • 14 mins
            • 235 MB
            Month 5 Lesson 3: Trello.mp4
            • 12 mins
            • 441 MB
            Email Templates for Portrait Sessions.pdf
            • 98.4 KB
            Trell Board Instructions.pdf
            • 27.4 MB
            Month 5 Coaching Call.mp4
            • 47 mins
            • 348 MB

            Post Session Workflow

            Note: This month's PDF doesn't really contain any new work because last month's PDF homework guide covered BOTH pre-session and post-session workflow elements.  This month's main homework was to attend the live shooting event and work through the post-processing videos!
            Business Builder Month 6.pdf
            • 2.61 MB
            Aperture Extra.mov
            • 5 mins
            • 194 MB
            Month 6 Cull Session 1.mp4
            • 24 mins
            • 1.53 GB
            Month 6 Cull Session 2.mp4
            • 22 mins
            • 1.08 GB
            Month 6 Session 1 Edit.mp4
            • 53 mins
            • 2.22 GB
            Month 6 Session 2 Edit.mp4
            • 30 mins
            • 1.12 GB
            Month 6 Session Export/Upload/Deliver.mp4
            • 8 mins
            • 351 MB
            Month 6 Coaching Call
            • (1h 06m 49s)
            • 435 MB